An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Milan list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Milan
40 repair companies serve Milan from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Livonia (8), Ann Arbor (5), and Monroe (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 10.3 miles from Milan. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Milan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.3, 11.3, 13.9 |
At the top of the Milan list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Ann Arbor, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (26.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (25.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.6 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Milan
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Milan. Freezer repair in Milan.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Milan
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Milan
Most ice maker calls in Milan come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Milan
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Milan, MI
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Milan
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Milan faster and cheaper.